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Patricia C. Franks - Handbook of Archival Practice, Häftad

Häftad, Engelska, 2024

Handbook of Archival Practice

Av Patricia C. Franks

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To meet the demands of archivists increasingly tasked with the responsibility for hybrid collections, this indispensable guide covers contemporary archival practice for managing analog and digital materials in a single publication. Terms describing activities central to the archival process—such as appraisal, acquisition, arrangement, description, storage, access, and preservation—are included. In addition, responsibilities traditionally considered outside the purview of the archivist but currently impacting professional activities—such as cybersecurity, digital forensics, digital curation, distributed systems (e.g., cloud computing), and distributed trust systems (e.g., blockchain)—are also covered. The Handbook is divided into ten sections: current environment; records creation and recordkeeping systems; appraisal and acquisition; arrangement and description; storage and preservation; digital preservation; user services; community outreach and advocacy; risk management, security and privacy; and management and leadership. Some terms touch on more than one category, which made sorting a challenge. Readers are encouraged to consult both the table of contents and the index, as a topic may be addressed in more than one entry. A total of 111 entries by 105 authors are defined and described in The Handbook. The majority (79) of the contributors were from the US, 12 from Canada, 7 from the United Kingdom, 3 from Australia, 1 each from Germany, Jamaica, New Zealand, and the Russian Federation. Because archival practice differs among practitioners in different countries, this work represents an amalgamation. The Handbook was written primarily for archival practitioners who wish to access desired information at the point of need. However, can also serve as a valuable resource for students pursuing careers in the archival profession and information professionals engaged in related fields.
Produktinformation
  • Utgivningsdatum: 2024-03-07
  • Mått: 215 x 280 x 31 mm
  • Vikt: 1 388 g
  • Format: Häftad
  • Språk: Engelska
  • Antal sidor: 512
  • Förlag: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
  • ISBN: 9781538192221
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Dr. Patricia C. Franks is professor and program coordinator for the Master of Archives and Records Administration program at the School of Information at San José State University. She is a certified archivist, certified records manager, and information governance professional and a member of ARMA International’s Company of Fellows. She currently holds the office of vice president of the National Association of Government Archivists and Records Administrators.Franks is coeditor along with Luciana Duranti of the Encyclopedia of Archival Science and the Encyclopedia of Archival Writers, 1515-2015 and coeditor along with Anthony Bernier of the International Directory of National Archives. She is author of Records and Information Management now in its second edition.

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This work edited by Franks is jam-packed with knowledge that can be utilized at any skill level, whether readers are amateur or expert archivists. It covers a multitude of topics, including disaster planning, processing collections, and digital preservation; each chapter is paired with an up-to-date list of references. The book’s index, lists of figures and tables, and appendixes are immensely helpful for students or those researching in adjacent fields; librarians who might someday have to work with archival materials may also find the handbook helpful. Practical and anecdotal insight from Franks and other archivists elevates the text and distinguishes the handbook from other how-to guides in the field. One of the most valuable chapters, “The Prevailing Environment,” explores social matters such as repatriation, archival activism, and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the profession. Franks’s account of her experience with archival activism is particularly thought-provoking, and her message is vital to the mission of archival accessibility. This comprehensive guide will be a staple for any archival student or professional.

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